Charlotte Department of Transportation Memorandum Date: February 2, 2010 To: Tom Drake & Tammie Keplinger Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department From: Michael A. Davis, PE Development Services Division Subject: Rezoning Petition 10-019: Located on the east side of Eastway Drive near the intersection of Weldon Avenue and Citiside Drive Consistency with Transportation Action Plan (TAP): The two goals of the TAP that most directly affected the staff’s review of this petition define the integration of land use and transportation, and the provision of transportation choices. Goal 1 of the TAP relies on implementation of the Centers, Corridors and Wedges land use strategy. This project site is located in a Wedge. Such areas should include an interconnected network of thoroughfares and local streets. Specific comments are provided below to link proposed changes in land use with improved transportation network. Goal 2 of the TAP describes various connectivity and design features that are important for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Specific comments are provided below to bring the petition into compliance with best practices for multimodal transportation. Vehicle Trip Generation This site could generate approximately 100 trips per day as currently zoned. Under the proposed zoning the site could generate approximately 310 trips per day based on a general office use for a 15,000 square foot building. This will have a minor impact on the surrounding thoroughfare system. The following are requirements of the developer that must be satisfied prior to driveway permit approval. 1. The connection to Eastway Drive will require a driveway permit to be submitted to CDOT and the North Carolina Department of Transportation for review and approval. The exact driveway location and type/width of the driveway will be determined by CDOT during the driveway permit process. 2. Any fence or wall constructed along or adjacent to any sidewalk or street right-of-way requires a certificate issued by CDOT. FAST – FRIENDLY - FLEXIBLE Tom Drake & Tammie Keplinger February 2, 2010 Page 2 of 2 3. A Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement is required for the installation of any nonstandard item(s) (irrigation systems, decorative concrete pavement, brick pavers, etc.) within a proposed/existing City maintained street right-of-way by a private individual, group, business, or homeowner's/business association. An encroachment agreement must be approved by CDOT prior to the construction/installation of the non-standard item(s). Contact CDOT for additional information concerning cost, submittal, and liability insurance coverage requirements. If we can be of further assistance, please advise. c: R. H. Grochoske (via email) J. Shapard – Review Engineer (via email) B. D. Horton (via email) A. Christenbury (via email) E. D. McDonald (via email) T. Votaw (via email) Rezoning File